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myotic

/maɪˈɒt.ɪk/

Traduction: Adjectif désuet relatif au rétrécissement de la pupille de l'œil ou à ce qui le provoque; aujourd'hui remplacé par le terme « myotique »., Substantif désignant un médicament qui provoque un myosis, c'est-à-dire une constriction de la pupille de l'œil.

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adjective

/maɪˈɒt.ɪk/C2formalmedicalobsolète
  • frAdjectif désuet relatif au rétrécissement de la pupille de l'œil ou à ce qui le provoque; aujourd'hui remplacé par le terme « myotique ».

An obsolete adjective relating to or causing contraction of the pupil of the eye; now replaced by the term 'miotic'.

  1. Pupil constrictionC2formalmedical

    Relating to or causing the constriction of the pupil of the eye.

    frmyotique

    • The myotic effect of the drug was observed within minutes.
    • Certain eye drops have a myotic action used to treat glaucoma.
    • The doctor noted a myotic response in the patient's left eye.

    Synonymesmiotic

    Antonymesmydriatic

noun

/maɪˈɒt.ɪk/C2formalmedical
  • frSubstantif désignant un médicament qui provoque un myosis, c'est-à-dire une constriction de la pupille de l'œil.

A noun referring to a drug that causes miosis, or constriction of the pupil of the eye.

  1. Pupil-constricting drugC1formalmedical

    A pharmaceutical agent that causes constriction of the pupil of the eye, often used to treat glaucoma or during eye examinations.

    frMyotique (agent provoquant la constriction de la pupille)

    • The ophthalmologist prescribed a myotic to reduce intraocular pressure.
    • Myotics are commonly used in the treatment of certain types of glaucoma.
    • The patient experienced blurred vision after applying the myotic drops.

    Synonymesmiotic

    Antonymesmydriatic

Formes
  • myotics plural form
  • myotics' possessive plural form
  • myotic's possessive singular form